Bert A. Beyerstedt

Winona, MNBert A. Beyerstedt, 77, life long resident of Winona, died Monday, February 28, 2005 at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN. Bert was born August 18, 1927 in LaCrosse, WI to Bert A. and Vera (Davidson) Beyerstedt. He married Mary Jo Cashen on November 14, 1953 in Winona, MN.Bert served in the U.S. Air Force towards the end of WWII, stationed in Texas. He drove over the road for Winona Drayline, Shirmer Transportations and Ruan Transport until his retirement in 1977. For many years he was a collector of military (especially German) medals and decorations and served as librarian for the Orders & Medals Society of America (OMSA).Bert loved the outdoors. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing, watching airplanes in flight and classical music. He was well known throughout the community for his billiard playing skills. Bert was an avid reader and member of the Friends of the Library. Bert also served as Campaign Manager for Charles R. Smith who successfully ran and served as County Commissioner for eight years.Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo; three daughters, Barb Ramer and Marge Oium of Winona and Mary (Jeff) Kolota of Cary, IL; son, William (Linda) of Winona; grandchildren, Jennifer Rymarkiewicz, Jeffrey Oium, Beckie Langton, Katie Langton and Zach Beyerstedt; sister, Marge Guenther of Onalaska, WI; sister-in-law, Jeanne Wolfe of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Tracy Rymarkiewicz, half sister, Harriet Klemp and brother-in-law, Frank Guenther.A memorial service will held on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at noon at Hoff Funeral Homes ? Burke Winona Chapel with the Reverend Roy Literski officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be directed to Lake Winona Manor.Please feel free to share a memory of Bert at: www.hofffuneralhomes.com